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    [quote name='Foxx' post='507440' date='Jun 7 2009, 11:39 AM']Shame that, on the up shot the Precision is fantastic, certainly a keeper, though I might put a standard volume pot in at some point i think.lol Use of the pics is fine mate, good luck with the stingray hunt.[/quote] Cheers F, Glad you're getting on well with the P, it deserves to see more action than it was getting, ATB, Mart
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    Hiya Monz, there's nothing in the Sandberg specs on this. To my best measurements the string spacing is 18mm at the bridge. Cheers, Mart
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    This Basc Ken Taylor 5 is a gorgeous bass, lovely creamy sound from the double humbucker (Delano's) configuration - more vintage in tone than you'd expect. It's very flexible and switchable (push-pull) active/passive and the coil tap allows single coil operation to give a more Jazz-esque tone. The bass is in excellent condition with just a small mark on the headstock. There are no significant marks in the matt blueburst finish on the body that I can see - a good 9.5/10. I have no idea how much these go for used but they aren't 'cheap' new (according to Thomman etc). The bass comes in Sandberg gig bag - so collection/near meet only on this one. (based in sunny South Yorkshire). Pics below (I hope the previous owner doesn't mind use of these - thanks Foxx). Cheers, Mart.
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    That is truely gorgeous. Currently resisting the temptation to 'Status' my Ray.........
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    Being the last owner of your SR5 Andrew and also having a SR4 of nearly the same age, the main difference between these 2 was string spacing and tone. The weight was also as expected about half a pound less. The SR5 tone was much less 'in your face' than the SR4 - smoother if you like. String tension was about the same E-G with the MM super slinkies that I used. Having been a big MIA Jazz user in the past, the main difference between my old 1999 MIA Jazz and the SR4H IMHO is that I feel the SR4 is more out and out rock, growl and spit - more top end and more punch/cut through in the mix. However the Jazz was more subtle and could give the honk that I've never been able to get (nor tried to really) from the SR4. The recent MIA jazzes I think are also about a pound lighter than the typical EB SR4's. To be honest If you want a Jazz sound don't get a SR4 and vice versa.
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    [quote name='tubush' post='480330' date='May 5 2009, 08:12 PM']Hey! It's a beauty mate . Maybe I'm wrong but... actually It's a Warwick Corvette Proline, not a Corvette Standard, which is came with active electronics as a standard. It has a 2 piece flamed maple body instead of bubinga and the neck is not wenge but ovangkol . So I think It's a bit more 'edgy' than the Standard. BUMP![/quote] Looks like a Standard Corvette 5'er in blue (oil wash) finish. Could be wrong but I thought the SD marked pickups indicated this. If the Vol contrl isn't push-pull then it' definitely passive. I had an active Corvette 4 a couple of years back - never used the active because the passive was hot enough by itself. Great bass - good luck with the sale.
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    If you're seriously into slap - Status. Second hand Series 2 or Stealth 2 on your budget. Having said that I'm not into slap and I love my Streamline but you gotta get past the looks.
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    [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='498871' date='May 27 2009, 03:22 PM']Things change though mate so you never know? I was "forced" to sell my stingrays for £600 each last year but since then ive seen a few go for around £750 or more! suppose its all a case of what someone is willing to pay for it [/quote] I hope you're right Chris - nearly sold my Ray4 last year for £550. Oh and never mind the ding....lovely bass Andrew, though I hope you took it out of you band members head
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    [quote name='stevieb85' post='496548' date='May 24 2009, 12:06 PM']ok ok when i said they demanded i got a stingray i was saying it jokeingly it was nothin more than a simple suguestion. have any of you guys gone from fender to musicman? it has been fender i have always used, currently using my fender usa 1 pbass, and just sold my jazz to get money for a new toy. is there a lot of playing and sound diffrence?[/quote] I've currently got US S1 P Bass and Ray4 3EQ. The P bass is better for certain things (like R&B, 60's 'pop') and the Ray to me works better on stage because it is easier to get it cutting through the mix. The P bass is a bit lighter and is more comfortable on a long gig. The MM feels better made, and has a faster neck (unfinished - waxed/oiled). If I could only keep one................don't make me choose.
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    [quote name='Mr.T' post='487621' date='May 14 2009, 09:57 AM']I get a similar thing with my Headless Status 2000. I have only gigged it three times, but if one more more person comes up and tells me "The end is broken off"......[/quote] Never gets old does it
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    Use EB SS's on the Ray4 - no problem with deadness but I'm not a 'heavy' player. Strangely though I found they used to go off quite quickly on my (now departed) MIM Jazz.
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    [quote name='dangee' post='488235' date='May 14 2009, 08:36 PM']I'd have to agree with Marcus...not that it makes either of us right.[/quote] Yup, I don't usually pass comment either but when I've bought stuff off BC If I want to flip I'm happy to do it at 'cost'. If I wanted to 'profit' as we say in Rotherham 'I wouldn't sh1t on my own doorstep'
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    I think the whole 'new' vs 'mojo' is one of those horses for courses things. Sad but true on the value thing, doesn't make sense to me but there you go. Have a scabby looking Fender and it's 'Priceless' but a well worn early Status would likely be considered firewood (or fireplastic). People who are looking at this bass as an 'investment' will probably shun it........I guess they'll be passing on a good looking, sounding and playing bass which IMHO is what it was originally designed for.
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    Musicman.....they have their faults but nothing else sounds like a 'Ray. In the last 20 years I've only been without an MM for 18 months - it was too long. Fender......loved Jazzes for years, currently like Precisions, why? because it does what it says on the tin. Status.....especially the all graphite ones (I'd love a Stealth 2 or Streamline 5er). Brilliant all rounder, pull out a Streamline and see the grins/smirks at a jam night that turn to smiles when you plug it in.
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    Pics on post #124 page 7 of the link below. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25449&st=120"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25449&st=120[/url] This was before the Ray4 was retro-fitted so it's sporting it's original black/white/black number
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    [quote name='OldGit' post='484825' date='May 11 2009, 09:29 AM']I find P basses through Ashdown / Trace Elliott don't work for me. P basses are fine with my tatty old Peavey and my posh Markbass/Bergantino but for some reason TE/Ash just doesn't do it.[/quote] Ditto....my P bass always sempt dead with my old TE combo. It also struggles with my Markbass stuff, however if I put the cab on a beer crate the sound comes alive. Never have a problem with the Stingray - always cuts through...........doesn't do subtle tho.
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    I had black pearl on my Met Blue Ray 5 (now with Bubinga 5). Looked excellent - so much that I got a black pearl pg for my CAR Ray4.
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    Very nice and just what I'm looking for.......unfortunately money's too tight to mention
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    Nothing wrong with that. I played a 1996 MIM Jazz in preference to my 1990 Stingray for about 5 years.
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    If I had the cash I would happily take this...............trades?
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    That SB900 takes me back to my yoof and reminds me that I no longer have the shoulder, neck or back to handle one........
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    [quote name='steantval' post='469978' date='Apr 22 2009, 08:24 PM']Thanks for response guys. F*ck the looks, I'll stick with my tried and trusted Musicman that plays like a dream.[/quote] Good call, I 'had' to play a selection of Free and Bad Co at a jam night last night with my trusty Ray4 and it coped just fine. Sounded a damn sight better on Doctor Doctor than an EB0 would too.....
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    Fender: Pros and cons; does what it says on the tin and you know what it'll be worth should you want to get rid. Not the highest quality, mass produced (unless CS) Shuker: Pros and cons; built to your spec (so should suit you), excellent quality. Because it's bespoke it might not appeal to as many people should you wish to sell it.
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    [quote name='Faithless' post='463520' date='Apr 15 2009, 11:23 PM']Thanks for your input, guys Well, at the end, I wasn't preparing to buy it, as I have no serious interest in MM's at all, actually, but, simply, it looked a bit pity to me for him, as he was trying to sell his MM for about half-year now, probably.. Shame, that here [i]our [/i]musos are more interested in cheapish stuff, rather than something serious..[/quote] Tell him to try and sell it on here. I sold my 2002 SR5 here a couple of weeks ago for the target price - I could have sold it 3 or 4 times over.
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